Head for the hills! Because it's way cool. Cooler than Vegas by about 20 degrees. It's our annual respite from the heat, our Mt. Charleston picnic, where food, drink, fresh air and alpine scenery are all the rage.

You can see the official flyer by clicking here.

Roger and Bonnie Himka have graciously (again) offered to host another JCGLV get-together - this time, an ice cream social.

For details, see the flyer HERE-->(FRONT)--(BACK w/map)

Check out the flyer by CLICKING HERE.

Looking at old cars, eating Italian food... What could be better?

See them HERE. UPDATED 3/31 - added pics

(Will be periodically updated over the next few weeks as new pictures from other cameras come in)

April 18^th will find us in Overton at the Lost City Museum. You can view the flyer for this event HERE.

...we'll be a-headin' north for a tour of Death Valley's famous Scotty's Castle. Get the details HERE.

Get your motor runnin'. Head out on the highway on February 21, 2009. Starting line will be at the Mescos house serving up appetizers at 5 PM, located at 2225 Hot Oak Ridge Dr. Las Vegas, NV. 240-9889. The main event will be at the Wolbachs house with salad and pizza, located at 1209 Woodbridge Dr. Las Vegas, NV. 631-9281. The finish line will be at the Himkas dishing up dessert, located at 3456 Biela Ave. Las Vegas, NV. 458-6499.

Come one, come all. Please RSVP by February 17th to : Sherry Alves 278-4420.

You can view the official flyer with all the details here.

Make plans to join us as we experience the greatest gastronomic gifts of mankind.

AJ has submitted some images of his S-Type R in celebration of winning the 2008 SW region D11 class concours. Click here to see them...

We will be having our annual dinner again this year January 31, 7:00 p.m. at the Desert Pines Clubhouse, south side of Bonanza just west of Pecos.

Theresa will need to know how many are coming to make the final arrangements, so please RSVP to 631-9281 ASAP. Price and menu selections to be determined, but should be known before the end of this week. Check back on this page within a couple days, and all information should be posted.

(UPDATED: 1/15/08)
Time will be 6:00 for appetizers and drinks - dinner at 7:00. Cost is $47/couple. The menu can be viewed by clicking here.

There is an ongoing discussion (some might say "dispute") over the recent rule change which allows "Driven Class" cars to be trailered to judged events. Dick Cavicke requested feedback regarding this rule from all club members (see his e-mail in the "mailbox" section below).

What's your opinion?

Opinions from various other clubs and judges from the JCNA are available for viewing. If you'd care to read these, e-mail me at wolbachd@spambotdecoy.cox.net (remove "spambotdecoy from that address).

Doug and Theresa thank all who came, and invite you to take a look at some of the pictures of the evening. (Thanks to AJ for the photos).

The food drive was a big success! Thanks to Chris and Sherry for everything they did (which was pretty much everything) and many thanks to all who donated food. The country's current economic woes likely contributed to the fact that - despitene the record-setting food donations this year - far more families this time than in the past found themselves forced to turn to God's Groceries, the beneficiary of the food drive.

The newly elected President Chris assures me that the JCGLV will be looking to do a few more charitable and socially responsible deeds like this one in the near future.

From Dick Cavicke:

Dear JCNA Chief Judges,

(If you are no longer your club's Chief Judge, please forward this to the new Chief Judge.)

Driven Division was originally created to increase concours participation by establishing a competitive grouping for cars which were in "regular use". Driven Division did not require judging of the Engine Compartments and Boots, based on the assumption that those components collected dirt from "regular/daily use" and, that the engine in particular, could not easily be brought to the cleanliness standards required in Champion Division.

Also, as a prerequisite for entering Driven Division, its Entries were required to validate their "regular use" by being driven, not trailered, to the concours event. (Driven Division was not intended as a refuge for Jaguars with modified engines or non-authentic engine accessories.)

As I'm sure you all are aware, with no research and little justification, a member of the Board of Directors introduced a rule change at the 2008 AGM which removed the long-standing prohibition of trailering Driven Division Entries. The proposal had not been thoroughly researched among the membership and It had not been properly introduced into the AGM agenda. The delegates ultimately approved the change, despite the fact that none of those present, or the proxies they carried, could possibly have known the opinions of the clubs they were representing.

The JCNA Judge's Concours Rules Committee (JCRC) did not propose the 2008 trailering change and opposes it because it blurs an important distinction between Champion and Driven Divisions. In 2008, from all reports, the change alienated more competitors, than it served to encourage new ones.

As highway and general traffic conditions become less and less friendly for early automobiles, the Driven Division "regular use" requirement may no longer be appropriate for its early model Jaguars. JCRC is aware of this circumstance and will continue to consider possible alternatives.

Meanwhile, JCRC will, at the 2009 AGM, propose rescinding the 2008 Driven Division trailering allowance. If required, by administrative procedure, the change may be delayed until the 2010 competitive year; otherwise, it will be effective in 2009.

JCRC values your first hand experience in such matters and always wants the rules to reflect your collective opinions along with our own. As you let down from your Christmas, New Year and holiday activity, I would appreciate hearing from you regarding this matter; in particular, do you or do you not support trailering of Driven Division Entries? Please indicate the name of your club in your response.

Thanks and regards,
Dick Cavicke
JCNA Chief Judge
Chair, JCRC

What? Another dinner? At least we stick to doing what we do best, and if that means eating... well, we're world-class.

Thanks to Jim and Sandy Franks, Bernie and Roberta Mesco, and Sally McClary for hosting this one.

Pictures from the January dinner can be viewed here.
(pics by AJ)

Imagine that - more pictures of the club eating...
Be sure to check out the clubs (well, mostly Mikes) newest addition to the family in the last picture... click here

The eating was great, the gifts were among the best yet, and the stealing brought some to tears.
Thanks to Jerry Lertzman for hosting... Continue...

" Jaguar Owners of North American Tour"

Bernie Mesco has a report of the JONAT tour which took place in April. Give it a read...continue...

Event	Date	Time	Place	Other Information
Ice Cream Social	Sunday, June 21	2:00 p.m.	The Himka Compound (see flyer)	$5 per person
Imperial Palace & Battistas	Sunday, May 17	4:00 p.m.	Imperial Palace Parking Garage, 5th floot	Dinner at Battistas See Flyer HERE
Lost City Museum Tour	Saturday, April 18	0945	Henderson Fiesta Parking Lot	Lunch at "Sugar's Home Plate" in Overton Partial Flyer HERE
Scotty's Castle Trek	Sat. 3/28/09	7:30 a.m.	6800 W. Sahara (Hash House)	Cost will be breakfast (if you choose), entrance fee to Death Valley and tour fee can be expected.